When India was knocked out of the ICC World T20 2009, most of us thought that MSD’s honeymoon period was over and that he would be facing stiff challenges in the coming months. Exclusion of Sachin Tendulkar, Zaheer Khan and Virender Sehwag in the form of injuries narrowed India’s chances in the Caribbean.
Dhoni was well aware of the fact that the debacle at the T20 World Cup had made the fans forget India’s dream run in the last couple of seasons, since his reign as the captain of India. He was under tremendous pressure to bring the team back on track with fewer resources available. He did that job in style as India sealed their 5th consecutive series victory in Caribbean with an unassailable 2-1 lead as the last ODI washed out due to rain. The series would be a huge confidence booster for team India as they go in for a long break after a tiring season. MSD deserves a pat on his back for regrouping the team in a short span after they received one of the biggest setbacks in their cricketing history. As usual, effigies were burnt, public display of anger and other routine activities by the fans were done effectively. Asian spectators are known for their emotional reaction towards the result though the Lankan supporters haven’t reached this level. These kind of responses are usually related to the Football hooligans in England.
Fans should understand the fact that winning and losing are two sides of a coin. India cannot be expected to win every match it plays. The administrators expect this level of vibrancy from the fans, as they are the source of money which drives cricket forward.
Tags: Captain cool, Caribbean, Dhoni, MSD, Series Win
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